Pillow Construction Tips and Ideas | Perfect Projects for Seasonal Home Decor

In this video, Sherri shares some great tips and ideas for making pillows and mini pillows. These fun projects are great for home decor and can be easily switched out from season to season. Sherri and Chelsi's upcoming book, Family Favorites has some new pillow patterns included in the book. A link to pre-order the book can be found below.
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[@Carol_Sews]

Cute pillows. I’m so glad you explained that making L-shaped seams at the opening left for stuffing makes it much easier to fold in the raw edges when it’s time to stitch up the opening. I learned that trick several years ago, and you are the first quilter I’ve heard mention it in a pillow-making tutorial.

[@marlahanks7278]

I learned it years ago as well, but wish I had known about it even before that 🤣

[@carolannpinto8034]

I really enjoyed this video. I always admire the pillows you make and the mini ones are so cute! The best part was your "swe up" tip. I know it will be a game changer for me going forward. Thank you so much!

[@Melinda-ec1ud]

Those pillows are sew cute !! Thank you for sharing your tips !! ❤️😊

[@lauriedoyle5491]

Thank you Sherri…these are so adorable! I’m going to make some today! I love your patriotic flag little pillows also! So special to bring out every year! You have taught me so much! I appreciate it….you’re a great teacher! ❤️

[@kellyholtz8830]

I always follow your tutorial for pillows but I quilt both the front and the back. Love them!!

[@waikikialoha6300]

Really cute and creative pillows, sherri. Thank you.

[@janefrost1804]

Darling little pillows! And I LOVE the fact that you retract the blade on your rotary cutter and lock/check it with every cut!!

[@cindykamsler9345]

Thanks, Sherri! Now I know what to do with my orphan blocks!,

[@frontofficed.burnell-power6288]

thanks for the little pillows. I am a slow cross stitcher, but I have plenty of orphan blocks.

[@barbararice1196]

Thank you for taking time from your busy life to show us how to make pillows!💖🙂🇱🇷

[@lindahalloran3643]

I always follow along your zippered pillow video when I make them! It’s a great tutorial video and so easy to follow along, thank you!

[@debranorris4331]

So cute Sherri!!! Thank you!!! Your video for putting zippers in pillow backs is my "go to" in all my pillow making. It's the best!! :)

[@margoweber3191]

Thank you so much for the L seam tip to start and stop when putting the front and back together! I’ve been sewing for 50+ years and never thought to do this! I love learning new things. Thank you again! I Love your and Chelsi’s fabrics and patterns!

[@jillsuebrengle6789]

These are so cute. I have so many unused blocks, but now I am going to use them up. Thank you

[@cherylwirth8219]

Love your tip on sewing the opening!

[@allisonmccullough6082]

Sherri, I love making pillow cases because of your video showing how to insert the zipper! I refer to it every time I make one because it is so helpful and it keeps me on track. I have made the zipper backed pillowcases for every season and given them as Christmas gifts. Thank you for your helpful videos!

[@baseballquilter]

Very cute! I was thinking a pin cushion too. Great idea.🤩 I have small block that is an orphan. Now, I know what to do with it. Thank you for sharing.

[@debbieparrish4369]

Great ideas for Christmas. I will be making some this year. Thank you for sharing. ❤

[@debdunham1493]

Sherri, you are the QUEEN of pillows in my opinion and quilting studio. I am a new quilter and have not yet made a pillow, they terrify me. I LOVE all of yours. I need to “jump” in. No doubt once I take that leap…they will become an addiction. Thank you, I love your teaching.

[@sharonshergold2372]

Great idea, I have a few blocks made that I’ve set aside because I didn’t like the colour choice for that particular project but really there was nothing wrong with the block itself. Now they can be pulled out and finished .. Thank you for the quick video..

[@rebeccamapes1157]

Thank you!! I love these ideas!!

[@nancypage8061]

I love decorating with the mini pillows! Thank you.

[@vickybush9889]

They are beautiful Sheri

[@beckysouk2510]

The pillows are darling!❤

[@debbiebabarskas4906]

Those are sooooo cute. Thank you

[@lindseyr4966]

Great ideas !

[@pampeterson3092]

Cute pillows. I really like the little flag pillows.

[@carmenmaldonado2982]

Great mini pillows. Thank you for showing us. ❤️

[@beckyscheller9358]

Great tips. So cute. Good for leftover orphan blocks. Wii make one for gift exchange for quild meeting this month ❤

[@mariawells8026]

They are darling! Thank you for the tips!

[@jodiekorpus]

Thank you Sherri, for all of the wonderful ideas.

[@elsafischer3247]

Thank you for this tutorial

[@patriciabaldwin4680]

♥

[@jerrywaddell1196]

sherri I FOUND walnut shells have to much dust!!